Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
erythrophylla
ID:
1263358

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
tro

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 27: 633 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262696



Common Names

  • Passiflora erythrophylla
  • Redleaf Passionflower
  • Redleaf Granadilla


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Description

Passiflora erythrophylla (also called Red-Leaved Passionflower, among many other common names) is a vine native to tropical America. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora erythrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passiflora erythrophylla has small yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora erythrophylla can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is hardy to USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Passiflora erythrophylla

Passiflora erythrophylla can be found in the Caribbean and Central America.

Passiflora erythrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora erythrophylla?

Passiflora erythrophylla

What is the common name of Passiflora erythrophylla?

Red-Leaved Passionflower

Where is Passiflora erythrophylla native to?

Mexico

Species in the Passiflora genus

Passiflora ciliata, Passiflora cincinnata, Passiflora cirrhiflora, Passiflora chrysophylla, Passiflora citrina, Passiflora cuneata, Passiflora coccinea, Passiflora condorita, Passiflora bracteosa, Passiflora biflora, Passiflora bogotensis, Passiflora bicornis, Passiflora bicuspidata, Passiflora carnosisepala, Passiflora capparidifolia, Passiflora capsularis, Passiflora cardonae, Passiflora catharinensis, Passiflora cauliflora, Passiflora brevifila, Passiflora caerulea, Passiflora cuspidifolia, Passiflora foetida, Passiflora garckei, Passiflora fuchsiiflora, Passiflora gleasonii, Passiflora glandulosa, Passiflora gracilis, Passiflora tica, Passiflora tiliifolia, Passiflora eglandulosa, Passiflora edmundoi, Passiflora edulis, Passiflora cyanea, Passiflora danielii, Passiflora farneyi, Passiflora filipes, Passiflora ernestii, Passiflora allantophylla, Passiflora alnifolia, Passiflora alata, Passiflora andreana, Passiflora apetala, Passiflora araguensis, Passiflora acuminata, Passiflora adenopoda, Passiflora ambigua, Passiflora amethystina, Passiflora amicorum, Passiflora auriculata,

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

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